Mortgages
Subdued mortgage market in July
Demand for mortgages in July continued to be weak in what is traditionally a strong month, according the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML). There were 56,000 loans for house purchase (worth £8.4 billion) advanced in July, up from 52,000 (worth £7.7 billion) in June, and from 53,000 (worth £7.3 billion) a year ago.
Godiva Mortgages extends prime residential range
Godiva Mortgages has extended its prime residential range to include two market leading fixed rate mortgages.
HSBC mortgage deals for first time buyers
HSBC is introducing two new mortgage deals aimed at first time buyers as part of its new mortgage range, available from Monday, 13 September.
69% think base rate will rise by August 2011
While interest rates are expected to be kept on hold at 0.5% for the 19th consecutive month when the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meets on Thursday, more than two thirds of respondents to a Fair Investment Company survey think it will have risen by this time next year.
N&P launch 5 year fixed rate mortgage at 4.49%
N&P (Norwich and Peterborough Building Society) is introducing a new ‘best buy' 5 year 4.49% fixed rate mortgage at 80% LTV - with immediate effect.
Irresistible mortgage deals on Lewisham flats
A brand new homebuyer incentive from Taylor Wimpey offers an amazing 2.99% mortgage rate for purchasers choosing an apartment at the housebuilder’s Axis development of flats in Lewisham.
Unforeseen costs rack up long term debt for home buyers
Research conducted by money.co.uk has revealed the financial strain suffered by the one fifth of home buyers who fail to set realistic budgets for the purchase and ‘personalisation' of their new homes.
One in four Brits fear Bank of England base rate rises
The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee is expected to hold base rate at 0.5 per cent this week, marking 18 months of no change.
The Halifax Great Rate Cut
Halifax has today announced details of its Great Rate Cut, making reductions across its entire range of mortgage products.
Top tips for mortgage borrowers
With borrowers nervously awaiting the monthly interest rate decision on Thursday, to see whether rates will rise and their monthly payments will rocket, unbiased.co.uk's mortgage advisers give their top tips to help homeowners to prepare ahead of the news.
Principality 3 Year Tracker Switch to Fixed mortgage
Wales' largest building society, Principality, has launched a 3 Year Tracker Switch to Fixed product designed to support borrowers who are caught in the dilemma between choosing a tracker or a fixed-rate mortgage.
Yorkshire Building Society makes mortgage more accessible
Yorkshire, the UK's second largest building society, has made home ownership more accessible over the summer.
Lloyds TSB launches 2.94% fixed rate mortgage
Lloyds TSB has introduced a new, market leading fixed rate mortgage at 2.94%. The product is available both for house purchase and remortgage for borrowers with a deposit of at least 30%.
Getting 5 years is not a ‘Sentance’
As the country waits to fully understand the impact of the inevitable austerity measures, many homeowners will be reviewing their own personal balance sheet and searching for ways to reduce outgoings and achieve peace of mind.
Skipton launches new fixed rate mortgage range
Skipton Building Society has launched a suite of 2 and 5-year fixed rate mortgages. The competitive products include a 2-year fix at 2.99% for 65% loan to value (LTV) and a 3.19% fixed rate for 70% LTV.